Display heading space planner
The display heading space planner reserves a band for a heading and shows the board area left for everything else.
Result and working notes
Use 100% print scaling for this record. The sketch is not life-size and must not be used as a cutting pattern. Check measurements against the real materials.
Usable height: 65 cm
This does not create letters or a heading design. Measure the outside height of your existing heading first.
| Usable height | 65 cm |
| Area | 0.78 m² |
| Reserved height | 25 cm |
| Area or quantity share | 72.2222 % |
Free to use. A free account saves, downloads and prints your results, with no card.
Remove the heading height and the separation gap from the working board height, then calculate the remaining area. Adjust the numbers and check the live result before printing your measurement notes.
Last reviewed 3 October 2026.
Work out your display
- Measure the board, paper or existing item. Choose a single unit that matches the fields.
- Set width (cm), height (cm), heading band height (cm), space below the heading (cm).
- Compare the live totals with the stated assumptions. Use a free account to download or print the measurement sheet.
How the estimate is calculated
Remove the heading height and the separation gap from the working board height, then calculate the remaining area. This does not create letters or a heading design. Measure the outside height of your existing heading first.
This utility supports the measuring and preparation work around a display. It provides plain quantities and dimension notes; custom lettering, bunting artwork, decorations and finished themed packs belong in the display maker.
Every result comes from the values you enter, with no model request or invented price.
Practical questions
How does display heading space planner work?
Remove the heading height and the separation gap from the working board height, then calculate the remaining area.
What should I check before using the result?
This does not create letters or a heading design. Measure the outside height of your existing heading first. Start with measured values for width (cm), height (cm), heading band height (cm), space below the heading (cm).
Is this display preparation tool free?
Yes. You can calculate and preview without signing in. Saving, downloading and printing need a free account, with no card.
Will this produce a finished display pack?
No. It prints calculation notes for display heading space planner, rather than a design template or decorative artwork. When you want a finished board, lettering, bunting or decorations, the WallKiwi display maker designs them for you.
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Cite this tool
APA 7
WallKiwi. (2026, October 3). Display heading space planner. https://wallkiwi.com/tools/display-heading-space-planner
Harvard
WallKiwi (2026) Display heading space planner. Available at: https://wallkiwi.com/tools/display-heading-space-planner.
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